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Inspiration All Star

Jeff Farr

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Jeff Farr accepts the Inspiration All Star Award at the 2025 VEX Robotics World Championship
Details
Award: Inspiration All Star
Year: 2025
Title: Coach, Event Partner
Organization: Foothill High School
Location: California

Jeff Farr has been a consistent presence in the California VEX Robotics community for more than a decade, serving as a coach, educator, and event partner at Foothill High School. Even following his retirement from teaching, Farr has continued to support teams, mentor students, and contribute to the broader robotics ecosystem.

During his tenure, Farr led the Foothill Engineering and Technology Academy and the “KnightTime Bots” robotics program, transforming them into respected models at the state and national level. He has hosted numerous tournaments, provided equipment and logistical support to other schools, and developed feeder programs to strengthen robotics education across the Tustin Unified School District.

Farr’s influence extends beyond his own school. He has mentored hundreds of students, facilitated industry connections, and supported the development of new programs at the elementary and middle school levels. His emphasis on mentorship has created a lasting cycle of student leadership, with many alumni returning to support the program and contribute to local events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Updates

  1. An Event Partner wanting to apply to host a Signature Event must have hosted events for at least 2 seasons prior to applying. 
  2. Signature Events must use the officially branded award banners for the Excellence Award and Tournament/Teamwork Champions Award.
  3. When hanging field skirts the VEX Robotics logo/brand name can not be covered up on the competition fields.
  4. VEX V5 Robotics Competition Signature Events may have regional capacity and max per organization restrictions lifted 8 weeks before the event if the event is not full (similar to the process already in place for VEX IQ Robotics Competition Signature Events).
  5. Minimum pit size reduced to 8’x 8’ instead of 10’x10’.
  6. Beginning in the 2025-2026 season, the REC Foundation will collect $10 instead of $5 per team registration on all Signature Events. This is to help offset travel costs for REC Foundation staff to support these larger events.

2025-2026 Signature Event Application Reminders

  1. Existing Signature Events only need to complete the Final Application (due by March 31, 2025)
  2. New Signature Event concepts will need to complete the Initial Proposal by January 31, 2025 and if approved, complete the Final Application by March 31, 2025.
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